Hyperbond Studio Joins Supercell's AI Innovation Lab to Build the Next Era of AI-Native Games

TOKYO, 5 March 2026 – Hyperbond Studio, the creator of the AI-powered language learning app Call Me Sensei, announced its acceptance into the Supercell AI Innovation Lab. The competitive nine-week program, designed for top-tier AI and Games founders and builders, provides Hyperbond with dedicated resources, mentorship, and a direct path to testing and launching the next evolution of Call Me Sensei.

Hyperbond Studio team members were selected to join a small cohort of global builders handpicked by Supercell. The program begins with a one-week bootcamp in the Arctic Finnish Lapland on March 23, 2026, before continuing at Supercell's hub in Tokyo. The experience culminates in a final showcase at Supercell HQ on May 23, 2026.

Co-Founder Jack Vinijtrongjit and team member Harry Wada will represent Hyperbond Studio during the program across both locations, immersing themselves in Supercell's culture of high-velocity, player-focused development.

"For those of us who, like myself, grew up on Supercell's games, this is a full-circle moment," said Shawn Tan, Co-Founder and CEO of Hyperbond Studio. The program offers Hyperbond a unique opportunity to deepen the interactive, character-driven elements of Call Me Sensei, the part that makes it feel less like a lesson and more like a relationship.

What's Next

The learnings from the Innovation Lab will be directly integrated into Call Me Sensei's core product, focusing on enhancing the relationship progression systems, mini-games, and the overall immersive feel of the "dating sim" layer that drives user retention.

About Hyperbond Studio

Hyperbond Studio builds emotionally intelligent AI products at the intersection of education, companionship, and interactive entertainment. Its flagship product, Call Me Sensei, built on a proprietary AI architecture focused on emotional intelligence and long-term memory, helps learners practice real-world language through immersive dating-sim experiences. Operating as a distributed team across Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India, Hyperbond Studio brings native cultural and language context into the design of its AI companions and scenarios.

About Supercell

Supercell is a Helsinki-based mobile game developer behind some of the world's most iconic titles, including Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Hay Day. Known for its player-first design philosophy and high-velocity development culture, Supercell games have reached over a billion players worldwide.